Wednesday's P.M. Hot Clicks

Author:
C.W. Sesno
Publish date:
Jul 31, 2013

Welcome To Ducks Hotel

Oregon Ducks Facilities :: John W. McDonough/SI

I'm Chris Sesno, filling in for Jimmy Traina today while he poses for an A-Rod inspired, half-horse, half-Traina, minotaur painting to hang above his bed.

As you can see above, the University of Oregon's athletic facilities recently got a major, major upgrade. The sleek new building will undoubtedly help with recruiting, but some of this is just over the top. Take a video tour here, and check out our photo gallery.

Some of my favorite highlights: A fancy barbershop (bottom left); a locker room in which the pads pop out of the lockers (top left); a hydrotherapy tub in the coaches' locker room (bottom right); and a head coach's office that features two drop-down TVs and floor-to-ceiling windows that can be darkened for film review with the touch of a button (top right).

Role Reversal

Here's something you don't see every day: Pirates catcher Russell Martinhad to restrain home plate umpEric Cooper from charging the mound after pitcher A.J. Burnett was displeased with a call. (Also, from that game, note the guy in the first row trash-talking Cardinals outfielder Matt Holliday.)

A Mouth-Watering Heart Attack

With Redskins training camp happening in Richmond, many local restaurants are establishing player-themed menu items. The D.C. Sports Bog'sSarah Kogod breaks down the RGIII burger, which "consists of three patties made with a blend of wagyu beef and bacon fat, three cheeses (goat cheese, gorgonzola and gouda), three condiments (whole-grain mustard, sriracha mayo and roasted garlic spread), lettuce, tomato and bacon on an onion roll." There are also Redskins-themed drink orders.

Lovely Lady Of The Day

Genevieve Curran :: Picdesk.com